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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1908

Page

2

Anybody's Guess In Texas About The Presidential Race

The piece notes a muted public mood after a chaotic campaign, with little excitement from voters and largely driven by party and money power. It cites Texas sentiment as largely unified for a railroad link to the lower Rio Grande and Brownsville, while predicting uncertain national outcomes.

Hearst Theodore Bure T. R Masars Hitchcock Mack Geen Bryan Nne Baly Mark Hanna Batley Mooney Texas Hutt San Antonio Rio Grande Brownsville

New York Bank Debate on Wild Cat Banking Quarrel

Debates over bank safety focus on wild cat banking and the proposed plan by Mr. Bryan. Bankers attack the idea while defenders urge careful testing to determine the viability of safeguards. Charles W. Morse is mentioned as a witness amid testimony in New York.

Charles W. Morse New York

Banking Reform and San Antonio Prosperity Week

A critique of gambling on the stock exchange and bank overdraws by brokers aided by lax oversight. The piece argues New York banks and others commit unsafe practices, calling for a square deal in banking and money kept at home to boost local prosperity. It references Simpson, a political scare, and urges support for a road bond with a bonus invested in road bonds, plus a school amendment reminder.

Stock Exchange New York

Limelight on bogus peerage in Paris volume

New York Times notes a Paris issued caustic satirical volume on bogus French titles. The book, edited by a sharp Parisian writer, claims to list all who use de before names and details past and present. It suggests many readers will find the exposure both entertaining and troubling for the self styled nobles.

New York Times Paris France Marquis du Tan Hale Great Britain

Pointed Paragraphs from Chicago News Echo Social Woes

A rough montage depicts social troubles and perceptions in Chicago society. The piece notes charity without a promoter’s public appeal, warns that cheap notoriety carries heavy costs, and suggests tension between men’s desire and women’s expectations. It hints at gender dynamics and public judgment shaping behavior.

Chicago News Heal Charity

Reflections of a Bachelor in the New York Press

A satirical piece argues liars face tougher social checks than lovers. It jokes that a woman will trade love for meaning, or fake affection, and teases quirks about tidy habits and motherhood as she contemplates future plans.

New York

In History and Astronomy Notes for November 1

On November 1 notable figures are listed with birth and death details including Sir Matthew Hare Asa Judge and Alexander Cruden. The entry also mentions 1905 Jewish attacks in Oretsa and provides an astronomically focused November sky guide with star positions and planet visibilities across the night sky.

Sir Matthew Hare Asa Judge Liz— Alexander Cruden Lsit Alexander 111 Czar Russia Oretsa

Taxation of Toilers to Sustain Military Swagger

Wayne MacVeagh argues against heavy taxation for a large navy urging restraint on arms since it weighs on the poor. He cites wasteful spending, argues for pensions and social relief, and condemns contractor lobby influence while warning that swagger blinds democracy to its true mission.

San Antonio 21 Years Ago

A San Antonio city council meeting reports Alderman Smye outlining locations for new electric arc lights citywide. A Mexico telegraph confirms Officer Van Riper tracked fugitives to Portal, Mex, catching one aboard a moving train. US Marshal Ruckin heads south armed with extradition papers. Reform of the Bexar County Mexican War Veterans group names Price, Miles, and Nite in leadership roles. A Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent Society meeting is planned at Temple Reh Fl. Conductor Hollinger is praised for timely trains. John Hickman backs a local fair to boost San Antonio prosperity. John McGee recalls a Garden Street runaway accident. A Mission Garden prize roll yields top score 60 by Charles Gutzelt. George Schroeder wins a feather medal with a low score.

Counic Smye Mexico van Raper van Riper Portal Mex Apuas Calientes Ruckin Mexica Bexar County John P. Hickman Dallas San Antonio Jolbn McGee Garden Street Mission Garden Charles Gutzelt George Schroeder

Stuart's Calcium Wafers Offer Quick Nerve and Blood Aid

Hervous Wrecks And Worn Gut Women, trial package free. Stuart's Calcium Wafers claim to restore vigor by supplying calcium sulphide and purifying blood. Women urged to try for relief from nerves and intestinal suffering. Send name and address for a free trial package by mail.

Stuart Catelam Waters Allence Punta Marshall

Cavalry Unable To Leave For A Few Days

Two troops of the Thinl cavalry stationed at Fort Sam Houston were ordered to Fort Wingate New Mexico and will depart in a few days for Hawaii post. The move depends on commissary and quartermaster support and Maj W B Brown will command the departing detachment. Local personnel include Mrs Charlen Bawberger and Miss Matilda Garrers traveling to Azincs Calientes Mexico to join Eduardo Bavars.

Fort Sam Houston Fort Wingate Brown With Hawaii Vauit Teave Bal

Peruna Beloved by Faithful Housewives Across the States

Letters from Mrs. D Nolan Gem Kos and others praise Peruna for throat relief, stomach and catarrh cures, and overall health, creditting Dr. Hartman’s remedies. Readers recount long use, confidence in Peruna tablets, and testimonies of family wellness and gratitude to the physician.

Perana Joho Bf. Stabler Millersburg Ind Iowan Peruna Hartman

How to Improve Society by Mrs Logan

A reflective column praising Frederick Downferd Malti as an educator rather than a parasitic social figure. It argues New York society should elevate intellect over wealth, endorses worthy contributions to civil education, and critiques frivolous excess. It notes Miss Dies Knox’s departure after a visit to Dr. A S McDasg.

Frederick Downferd Malti London New York Dion Miss Dies Knox T R. Knox Valle A. S. McDasg Avenue D

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